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Almogrote (Cheese paste)

Traditional recipe in Tenerife

almogrote

Almogrote is a type of paste that is typical to La Gomera, where it is made using cheese that has been over-cured. It is spread on toasted bread and is an excellent aperitif with a glass of wine. The word "Almogrote" does not even appear in Spanish dictionaries, although it is probably derived from the word "almodrote": a sauce made from oil, garlic and other ingredients. Almogrote is always made using a mortar and pestle - a basic wooden mortar and pestle, .../

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    INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 kg of hard cured cheese
    4 tablespoons of pepper
    1 chilli pepper
    1 and half glasses of olive oil
    8 or 10 garlic cloves
    300g of ripe tomatoes (optional)